Control Risks

Due Diligence Analyst

Control Risks$130K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years' experience in due diligence, investigative research, or related field
  • Proven track record in enhanced due diligence and integrity investigations
  • In-depth knowledge of compliance and regulatory issues like anti-bribery and anti-money laundering
  • Experience with research and investigative platforms
  • Advanced skills in open-source intelligence techniques
  • Exceptional writing skills for client-facing reports and briefings
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate risks and identify patterns

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough due diligence investigations on diverse third-party subjects
  • Analyze findings to identify various risks including financial and reputational
  • Evaluate complex information to produce evidence-based risk assessments
  • Prepare clear and actionable reports and summaries for stakeholders
  • Recommend escalation pathways and mitigation measures for adverse findings
  • Stay updated on global developments affecting risk assessments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders for informed decision-making

Benefits

  • Compensation focused on transparency and competitiveness
  • Discretionary bonus scheme rewarding both company and individual performance
  • Hybrid working arrangements balancing in-person and remote work
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • 401(K) retirement plan options with employer contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program and diverse voluntary benefits
  • Coverage options including nationwide pet insurance
Full Job Description
The Due Diligence Analyst will support the client's Global Security, Compliance, and Risk Management functions through the delivery of high-quality due diligence and investigative research. The successful candidate will independently execute complex due diligence projects, assess financial, legal, regulatory, reputational, and integrity risks, and provide clear, actionable analysis to support risk-based decision-making.

This individual will leverage open-source intelligence (OSINT), proprietary databases, public records, media research, and investigative methodologies to evaluate third parties, vendors, business partners, acquisition targets, and individuals across multiple jurisdictions. They will also serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing insight into emerging risks, escalation recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct enhanced due diligence investigations on third parties, vendors, suppliers, executives, beneficial owners, acquisition targets, and other subjects using open-source research, commercial databases, corporate records, sanctions data, litigation records, and media sources.
  • Analyze research findings to identify financial crime, corruption, sanctions, regulatory, legal, reputational, integrity, and compliance-related risks.
  • Evaluate complex information from multiple jurisdictions and sources to determine risk exposure and produce balanced, evidence-based assessments.
  • Prepare clear, concise, and actionable due diligence reports, executive summaries, red flag assessments, and risk briefings for internal and client stakeholders.
  • Assess adverse information and recommend escalation pathways, mitigation measures, or additional investigative actions where appropriate.
  • Maintain awareness of global political, regulatory, legal, financial, and security developments that may impact third-party risk assessments.
  • Engage with cross-functional stakeholders including Security, Compliance, Legal, Procurement, Ethics and Investigations teams to support risk-based decision making and vendor onboarding processes.
  • Track, prioritize, and manage multiple due diligence projects simultaneously while ensuring adherence to service-level agreements and quality standards.
  • Develop search strategies, investigative approaches, and analytical methodologies to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality of due diligence outcomes.
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews of research products and provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, reporting metrics, workflow optimization efforts, and program maturity activities.
  • Support ongoing risk monitoring efforts and provide proactive notification of material developments affecting existing vendors, business partners, or monitored entities.
  • Assist in the development and refinement of due diligence frameworks, escalation procedures, and reporting standards.

Requirements
  • 5-7 years of experience in due diligence, investigative research, intelligence analysis, compliance, risk consulting, corporate investigations, financial crime, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting enhanced due diligence and integrity investigations on corporations, third parties, beneficial owners, and senior executives.
  • Strong knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, fraud, regulatory enforcement, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and reputational risk.
  • Experience utilizing research and investigative platforms.
  • Advanced OSINT collection, validation, and analytical techniques across a variety of public and commercial data sources.
  • Exceptional written communication skills with experience drafting client-facing investigative reports and executive-level briefings.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities with the ability to identify patterns, assess risk, and develop defensible conclusions.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Experience working independently while collaborating effectively within global and cross-functional teams.

Benefits
  • Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
  • We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
  • Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
  • Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
  • Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

The base salary range for this position is $130,000-1$40,000 for Washington, DC, $140,000-$150000 for San Francisco, and $135,000-$145,000 for New York City per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Control Risks

Control Risks is a global risk management consultancy headquartered in London, England. The company was founded in 1975 and provides a range of services to help clients manage political, security, and integrity risks in complex and hostile environments. Control Risks has a presence in over 40 countries and works with clients across a range of industries, including energy, financial services, and healthcare. The company is known for its expertise in crisis management and has been involved in some of the world's most high-profile security incidents.
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1975

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